"Matt played mostly in the outfield last year and received significant playing time. The amount of playing time he received as a freshman should be helpful going into this season. He is versatile and can spell people in the outfield and in the infield. His versatility will enable the staff to make position switches."

AS A FRESHMAN:

Appeared in 36 games, making 29 starts between the infield and outfield

Recorded four multi-hit and a pair of multiple RBI efforts

Reached base safely in all six plate appearances, going 2-for-3 with three walks, three runs scored and three RBI in win at George Mason (Mar. 13)

Tallied season-high three hits in extra-innings win at Army West Point (Mar. 29)

BEFORE SIENA:

Lettered in baseball, basketball and football at CBA

Three-time Section II All-Star in baseball

Helped CBA to the Section II finals as a junior in 2014

Was a two-time Section II All-Star in football and Section II champion as a senior in basketball.

2014-2015 Top Student Athlete among independent schools, and WNYT (NBC) Capital Region Athlete of the Week

GETTING TO KNOW MATT HAMEL:

Nickname: Ham, Hammy, Hambone, Mammal Major: BusinessTwitter Handle: @matthamel20 Another Siena sport I follow: BasketballMy biggest fear is: HeightsMy hobbies are: Listening to the Zac Brown BandMy biggest fan:My MomMy before game routine:VisualizationPerson I look up to the most:My older sisterIf I could meet anyone it would be:Tony Romo or Dan BaileySport I always wanted to try:Water PoloDream job:MLB player for the Yankees